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So recently I updated Windows 11 to its latest 22H2 Version. I noticed that in the properties section of my C Drive, also in the security tab there is a user named "Account Unknown(S-1-15-3-65536-1888954469-739942743-1668119174-2468466756-4239452838-1296943325-355587736-700089176)
Now, my question is, is this user is associated with current version of windows? Because if I want to delete it, warning dialog occurs. And if this is any other problem, then how can I solve this?
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Hi Imran,
I am Dave, I will help you with this.
Windows creates hidden security accounts in the background of the operating system, they all begin with S-1-15-XXXX, all Windows systems have those accounts, they are used for administrative tasks like Windows Security, installing updates, file management...etc. those accounts are normal and rest assured you have nothing to worry about, you should never try to remove those hidden accounts.
Thanks a bunch. ❤️
But it should have a proper name. Why it's unknown? If it's titled as Windows system or anything like that, I won't think about at all. I thought it is malicious or some kind of spyware.
I was so concerned about this problem even I formatted my SSD (where I usually install my Windows) two times and installed windows to see if the problem is solved or not. But every time it appears again and again. I also searched lusrmgr.msc in Run command to find the user but nothing appears there also. So, I was so tensed if my PC is being monitored by someone over the internet virtually.
Finally, I am relieved from this problem...
I have created tickets on Microsoft Feedback Hub for this issue yesterday. Please upvote if you want this to be fixed.
Hi, I have one question about that, Do all windows computers have that user? Because i have that user in my laptop but when i checked other laptops it wasn't there.
I just noticed this on my PC. It is not on 2 of my laptops or 2 of my other 2 PC's.
My permissions are denied now too. It is in a folder named "Program Files" then nested inside that, is a folder named "ModifiableWindowsPrograms". It doesn't make sence because the OS windows is not on that m2 storage drive. Windows was already installed when I added that drive as well.
You cant run up in my personal hard drive, start creating sus named files, take my space up, then deny me admin rights .... Who does Windows think they are Russia?
This is a hostile takeover but Windows tries to hide it ( not very well).
Same = Same
What a bunch of BS, sounds pretty scripted DAVE!! Having this on my pc is giving someone such as yourself 100% access to my pc anytime they wanted to look at whatever they wanted undetected. Special access...pfffft. The owner of the unit should be the only one with any access at all. I've even had the remote access removed and blocked from my laptop and sure enough, 2 days later it was back on...can you explain that? What would happen if this "safety program" was removed? Never mind, I know your answer...why was this "safety program" not installed with windows prior to 10 and 11?
